User Guide
We'll guide you through ボタちょく step by step. First-time users can use our platform with confidence.
Buyer's Guide
Complete your transaction in 5 steps, from sign-up to delivery confirmation
Sign Up (Free)
Register with your email address. Takes about 1 minute. You can immediately start searching and saving favorites.
Browse Listings
Search by category, variety, prefecture, price range, and more. Save listings to your favorites. Check grower profiles for growing environment and varieties handled.
Message the Grower
Found something you like? Message the grower directly. Ask about growing environment, soil, size, plant condition, shipping methods — anything you want to know.
Close Deal & Pay
Arrange payment directly with the grower (bank transfer, cash on pickup, etc.). We recommend paying after inspecting the actual plant.
Receive
Receive via in-person handover or shipping. If anything goes wrong, contact the grower via messaging. If unresolved, our team will mediate.
Buyer Protection Features
Verified Growers Only
All growers pass our verification review, so you can trade with confidence.
In-Person Inspection Recommended
Inspect the actual plant at the grower's facility before paying.
Pre-Purchase Messaging
Contact growers directly before buying to resolve any questions or concerns.
Direct from Grower
No intermediaries — clear plant condition and provenance.
No Payment Data Stored
Since payment is direct between grower and buyer, GrowerDirect does not store payment details.
Grower Usage Flow
4 steps from registration to completing transactions
Register as a Grower
Create an account and apply as a grower in one step via the registration page. Sign up with your email address. Enter your business name, categories, and prefecture.
Review & Verification
Our team reviews your application, typically within 1 business day. Once approved, you can start listing as a verified grower.
List Your Plants
List plants from your dashboard. Just upload photos and enter variety, size, price, and shipping method. Listing is free with no monthly fees.
Trade & Report Closing
Respond to buyer inquiries via messaging and arrange payment directly (bank transfer, cash on pickup, etc.). After closing, report from the dashboard and GrowerDirect issues a commission invoice (5.5% incl. tax of the sale price).
About Shipping
For safe plant handoff
Shipping Methods
Shipping methods are set by the grower at listing. We support the following methods.
- •Courier Delivery — Plants are shipped with appropriate packaging and temperature management
- •Local Pickup — Direct handoff from the grower
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are set by the grower at listing as either "shipping included" or "collect on delivery". For details, please contact the grower via message.
Packaging & Shipping Notes
Appropriate packaging and shipping methods vary depending on the plant type. We recommend consulting with the grower about shipping methods and packaging contents before purchasing. Especially for plants requiring temperature management, it's important to adjust shipping timing considering the season and weather.
FAQ
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This site operates with online support only. Please note that we cannot provide support via phone.
Category Buying Guides
Tips, price ranges, and recommended species for each category
Get Started with ボタちょく
Registration is free. Purchase plants with confidence from verified growers.
If you have questions about cultivation, ask experienced growers on our Q&A Forum. If your plant shows signs of trouble, try our Find by symptom.